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What are we doing to improve students' experience? <br /> • Students excited about learning <br /> ▪ Starts in the classroom <br /> • Use of technology in classwork <br /> • On-line learning opportunities <br /> • Academies <br /> ▪ Middle College <br /> • Phoenix Academy <br /> • Career and Technical Education <br /> What are we doing to improve students' experience? <br /> • Safety and security <br /> ▪ Relationships - Equity <br /> ▪ Positive Behavior Support <br /> ▪ Boomerang <br /> ▪ Phoenix Academy . <br /> ▪ Security resources (guards, cameras, fobs) <br /> Retaining our best teachers <br /> Staff members feel valued <br /> 95.3% report that they enjoy their work (Harris) <br /> 91.6% report that their supervisor feels their job is valuable (Harris) <br /> 87.4%feel that they are an important part of their school (Harris) <br /> Teacher Qualifications <br /> O 42% of CHCCS teachers hold advanced degrees versus the state average of 25% <br /> E 193 CHCCS teachers have now received National Board Certification <br /> Turnover rate <br /> • The turnover rate for 2006-2007 was 8.5%, down from a high of 16.43% in 2002-2003. <br /> • The state average is 17%. <br /> Supplements and the Competition <br /> District 0 years 10 years 25 years <br /> Guilford County 14.73% 10.75% 10.75% <br /> Wake County 13.25% 14.25% 16.25% <br /> Durham County 12.5% 13.5% 14.5% <br /> CHCCS 12% 12% 25% <br /> What are we doing to retain high quality staff? <br /> • PLCs, planning time <br /> • Local supplement <br /> • Working conditions <br /> • Access to technology <br />